US3815955A
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Chair construction
Assignee: Steelcase Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract Chair construction having independent back and seat support means, preferably including a pair of substantially identical side frame members of tubular metal or the like having generally U-shaped configuration. The back and the seat are secured to the side frame members, but move independently of each other without the assistance of springs or other tensioning means. One of the upwardly-extending shanks of each U-shaped side frame member terminates in a loop which provides an arm rest, and the bight of each side frame member provides a base means.
Inventors
- 👤 C Gibilterra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/02; A47C3/021; A47C3/023; A47C5/00; A47C5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A chair comprising a pair of substantially identical, spaced, flexible side frames each frame being a single elongated member and including a first upwardly-extending shank, a bight, and a second upwardly-extending shank; and first upwardly-extending shank having a terminal portion angled rearwardly and the rest angled forwardly rElative to said bight and said second upwardlyextending shank terminating in a rearwardly-extending and downwardly-depending loop situated between said first and second shanks and having a forwardly-extending terminal portion which terminates short of said second upwardly-extending shank; a back means positioned between the terminal portions of said first upwardly-extending shanks and secured thereto; and a seat means positioned between the forwardly-extending terminal portions of said loops and secured thereto; said back means and said seat means being substantially independent of each other and being adapted for independent movement relative to each other, said bights together forming a base for said chair, and all parts of each side frame lying in a generally vertical common plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A chair comprising a pair of substantially identical, spaced, flexible side frames each frame being a single elongated member and including a first upwardly-extending shank, a bight, and a second upwardly-extending shank; and first upwardly-extending shank having a terminal portion angled rearwardly and the rest angled forwardly rElative to said bight and said second upwardlyextending shank terminating in a rearwardly-extending and downwardly-depending loop situated between said first and second shanks and having a forwardly-extending terminal portion which terminates short of said second upwardly-extending shank; a back means positioned between the terminal portions of said first upwardly-extending shanks and secured thereto; and a seat means positioned between the forwardly-extending terminal portions of said loops and secured thereto; said back means and said seat means being substantially independent of each other and being adapted for independent movement relative to each other, said bights together forming a base for said chair, and all parts of each side frame lying in a generally vertical common plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first upwardly-extending shanks are adapted to flex so as to allow a resiliently restrained backward movement of said back.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second upwardly-extending shanks are adapted to flex so as to allow resiliently restrained downward movement of said seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said back means and said seat means are removably secured to said side frame members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein each of said side frames is made of an elongated tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein each of said side frames is made of stainless steel tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said terminal portions of the first upwardly-extending shanks are provided with a plurality of transverse openings; wherein said terminal portions of the loops are provided with a plurality of transverse openings; wherein sleeve means in said shanks surround each of said openings; wherein fastening means comprising headed, elongated fastening elements extend through said sleeve means and said openings and into said back means and said seat means; and wherein the head of each said fastening element abuts a corresponding sleeve means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |